Dana White isn’t sure about UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev jumping two weight classes. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is eager to become a two-weight UFC champion , but standing in the way of his goal is his good friend and training partner, welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. Makhachev and his team would rather not fight Muhammad , which is why he discussed the possibility of jumping to middleweight to challenge champion Dricus Du Plessis.
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Dana White reacts to UFC champion Islam Makhachev contemplating middleweight move – MMA Junkie